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High-end fashion brand Giorgio Armani Beauty has launched its first boutique for southeast Asia, at Central Lat Phrao. Part of the L’Oreal Group, the store stocks Luminous Silk Foundation, Maestro Foundation and My Armani To Go Cushion, as well as the Lip…
Going on sale at midnight on JD, 50 pairs of limited-edition JD-G-Star Raw jeans were sold out in just three minutes. Exclusive G-Star Raw (x) JDX jeans, the were part of crossover fashion project JDX’s push into sustainable fashion. With its June 18…
Bulgari has reimagined its Hong Kong Landmark Chater flagship with a design concept specially developed by American architect Peter Marino. Opened in 2002, the flagship has been restyled to now occupy more than 3000sqft of the facade of the Landmark Chater.…
Mulberry Group PLC (MUL.LN) said Wednesday that fiscal 2018 pretax profit declined 8% and that it will form a new majority-owned joint venture to develop its business in South Korea. The luxury leather-goods company said it has signed an agreement with SHK…
U.S. sporstwear brand Reebok has recruited Nike alumni Karen Reuther to be its global creative director. The Adidas-owned Reebok has tapped Reuther to replace Thomas Steinbruck, who exited the company earlier this year. With 12 years brand creative experience…
World-famous designer Christian Louboutin has won a legal battle to protect his brand’s distinctive red soles. In 2012, Louboutin sued rival firm Van Haren for selling high-heeled shoes with scarlet soles, reports bbc.com. Under EU law, companies cannot…
Millennials do not care much for car or home ownership, but for smaller purchases like fashion they have tended to follow the habits of generations past. With mobile technology making sharing so much easier and the practice more familiar, more are turning to…
European men’s fashion brand Suitsupply has opened its 100th international store, in Boston, and plans to expand in Asia. Founded in 2000 as a vertically integrated, direct-to-consumer brand that offers customers high-quality menswear at attainable prices,…
Bottega Veneta announces the departure of its creative director Tomas Maier, who joined the Italian House in 2001. Tomas Maier crafted its renaissance by drawing on the exceptional know-how of the House. Thanks to his creative vision, Bottega Veneta today…
Missha and Disney have teamed up to create a Princess-inspired collection “It’s Demo Missha x Disney Makeup”. The collection includes four princess designs – Belle, Rapunzel, Ariel or Snow White – for both cushion BB creams and the eight-shade FAB eyeshadow…
company Genie Technologies Inc. (GenieTech) bagged a deal for the rollout of its omnichannel solutions to the retail distribution system of Indonesian firm Kanmo Group in a bid to provide quality customer experience. “Our team is more than excited for this…
China and Hong Kong were among the key contributing markets to overall growth in L’Occitane sales for its year to the end of March. The Hong Kong-listed, French fragrance group’s net sales were €1.31 billion, up 4.6 per cent at constant exchange rates and a…
Zalora has been working towards the creation of exclusive collections to provide its customers with a unique experience. Zalora holds its own fashion labels, values local designers and culture in the markets, where it operates, and recently launched its first…
The demand for electronic skincare devices is growing as consumers seek more affordable and time-efficient options to use at home rather than visit a dermatologist clinic. Electronics firms have been promoting a wide array of products, claiming they improve…
Supreme and Nike have teamed up to release one of the highest-profile sneaker collaborations this year. The cross-branded release updates Nike’s road racing Air Streak Spectrum Plus, originally released back in 2003, with a new version in black with lime and…
Nine West Holdings Inc. has sold its Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag businesses at a court auction to Authentic Brands Group for $340 million. Nine West Holdings Inc. has sold its Nine West and Bandolino footwear and handbag businesses at a court…
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